Introductory steps: 

• The Aspen Course (Pan American region) provides a comprehensive overview of the field, led by some of its most renown leaders.  
• Apply for the School for Young Neurologists to gain knowledge, practical skills, and connections that can jumpstart your career.  
• Join a Special Interest Group to exchange ideas and network with colleagues from across the globe. 

Connect and contribute: 

• Join a Study Group to contribute to important collaborative global research.  
• Apply for unique global training programs to sharpen your clinical skills and broaden your perspectives. 
• Submit cases for the highly anticipated MDS Video Challenge or other case presentations. 
• Expose yourself to a wide range of emerging clinical topics as an MDS journal peer reviewer. (You can start with the Peer Review Mentoring Program.) 

Introductory steps: 

• Start building your global network in the Basic Science Special Interest Group (SIG) or the Clinical Research Methodology SIG.  

Connect and contribute: 

• Join a Study Group to contribute to important collaborative global research.  
• Expose yourself to a variety of advancements across the field as an MDS journal peer reviewer. (You can start with the Peer Review Mentoring Program.) 
• Present an abstract at an International Congress (or a regional meeting) to gain global exposure and get ahead of the latest advancements across the field. 

Introductory steps: 

• Join the Allied Health Professionals SIG to begin establishing your global network. 

Connect and contribute:  

• Join MDS groups, including groups with a multidisciplinary focus, to contribute to meaningful work across the spectrum of the field.  
• Gain tools and skills to teach your peers about movement disorders in the Train the Trainer Program. 

Introductory steps: 

• Earn your Career Development Badge to build fundamental skills specific to the Movement Disorders field. 
• Join the Young Members Group or other MDS groups to begin establishing your global network. 

Connect and contribute: 

• Apply for the School for Young Neurologists to gain knowledge, practical skills, and connections that can jumpstart your career.  
• Join a global cohort of rising professionals in the LEAP Leadership Program. 
• Take on a formal leadership role in the Society by applying to a Committee. 
• Become a Social Media Ambassador to help guide the conversations at MDS scientific events.  

Once you are established:  

• Apply to become an Editorial Board Editor - Applications open periodically. 
• Join a Task Force - Applications open when each new group is formed. 
• Run for central leadership positions.